"Staff left in the wake of Blue Care's ongoing nurse cull are desperately trying to care for their residents.

"They are going above and beyond to attempt to do more with less.

"However, it is Blue Care management, who continue to axe nurse numbers state-wide, who are responsible for the quality of care and life Blue Care residents receive."

She said Blue Care, part of UnitingCare Queensland, recently reported a $40 million surplus and was now putting lives at risk.

The QNMU again urged the media, relatives and the Queensland public to hold Blue Care accountable - and to check on the well-being of loved ones in their care.

Blue Care refuted claims the issues at Pioneer Lodge were due to staffing levels.

"The situation at Pioneer is highly abnormal for Blue Care and inconsistent with the high standards of management and practice observed at our other facilities," Blue Care group executive Alan Wilson said.

"Previous claims that staffing levels at Pioneer had adversely impacted the provision and quality of care at the facility are false."